Party Reds Case

Generous and spicy South African blend of shiraz and mourvèdre with floral perfume, enhanced on the palate by notes of forest fruits, cassis and spice.

Juicy, ripe red-cherry and strawberry-scented Italian red from warm yet windy vineyards. A great go-to wine, combining the fresh acidity of sangiovese with the richness of primitivo in a style which works well with a wide range of foods.

A modest, inexpensive Spanish red from the country's most famous grape. This is smooth, fruity and more mellow than usual with a touch of cedar. Everything about Bodegas Príncipe de Viana is vast. Owners of over 400 hectares of vines in Navarra, they control a further 500 hectares, but the winemaking approach is sensitive and modest, aiming always for clean, balanced flavours and offering superb value for money.

This Chilean carmenère is a good entry-level example of this variety, with its black-pepper nose and ripe, juicy and succulent palate.

A pure, rounded merlot that delivers all the pleasure of this friendly grape variety. Last year Domaine du Bosc, a real member favourite and source of excellent-quality southern French wines for many years, was bought by local winemaker Jérôme Vic. Much needed investment has followed, including attractive new branding, and the wines are now simply called ‘Le Bosc’.

A supple and generous red hailing from the Tejo region of central Portugal, blending indigenous Portuguese grape varieties touriga nacional, castelão, and trincadeira, and showcasing a medium-bodied profile with soft tannins and vibrant red-berry notes, making it approachable and enjoyable for anyday drinking. The 2023 vintage brings ripe fruit characteristics and balanced acidity. A top pick for accessibility and great-value for drinking with or without food. Tejo, an area known for its rich winemaking heritage blending tradition with modern techniques, takes its name from the Tagus river that flows through it and, eventually, Lisbon, and Quinta da Alorna sits on its southern bank. The winery is raising awareness of one of the rivers inhabitants, the endangered lutra (European Otter), hence the label here. Needless to say, the wine is otterly delicious.